Streptococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome

Rheumatic Fever

Usually follows an overt or subclinical streptococcal pharyngitis in children; carditis, arthritis, fever, usually without lasting damage; in case of severe carditis, extensive valve and muscle damage possible
-sequelae Group A

Group B

Streptococcus agalactiae

Residents of human vagina, pharynx and large intestine
• Because of its location in vagina can be transferred to infant during delivery and can cause severe infection
- most prevalent cause of neonatal pneumonia, sepsis and meningitis
- Pregnant women should be screened for colonization and treated.

Gonococcal Diagnosis

PPNG

TRNG

Meningitis Treatment

Treated with intravenous penicillin G, cephalosprin
• Prophylactic treatment of family members, medical personnel, or children in day care who have come in close contact with infected people
• Vaccines available